80-year-old Cancer Patient Grace will run 80 miles in 8 days
Grace has begun her ’80-8-80′ running challenge, with her 80th birthday coming up on 16 June. She is supporting cancer patients by running in aid of Leeds Cares for her chosen cause, Breast Cancer Action. Grace has a history to share with current cancer patients, having undergone a mastectomy 35 years ago and diagnosed again […]
Branded Face Covers Supports Leeds Mind
As we look to 15 June and the compulsory wearing of face covers on public transport, a new business has pledged a share in its profits to Leeds Mind, a local mental health charity. Jason Holman, celebrity tour manager and contributor to charities, head of sales for Branded Face Covers, founded by entrepreneur Bav Majithia. […]
The Performance Ensemble is Looking to Recruit
Leeds theatre company The Performance Ensemble creates contemporary performance from the real life experiences of older people, and is hoping to add to its company of performers over the age of 60, as well as to gather 1,000 stories from the City’s older folk. This will create a piece for Leeds Cultural Festival in 2023. […]
Step Into Simon’s Shoes
From now until the 17th July, local charity for the homeless, Simon on The Streets is asking you to step into the shoes of their outreach workers. On average, an outreach worker walks 20,000 steps a day – around 10 miles – in order to provide emotional and practical support to rough sleepers. The charity […]
Red Ladder Theatre Company: Connected during COVID
Whilst theatres are shut, Red Ladder is bringing ‘Connected’ into your homes. It’s a new, witty audio drama, written by Leeds’ Chris O’Connor and Paul Fox, and is being released in a weekly podcast in short episodes. Connected stars Leeds Rhinos’ captain Stevie Ward alongside Paul Fox. It’s been produced in partnership with Mantality, a […]
